The Wandering Officiant

Pricing

Prices start at $200

Packages

Prices start at $75

About The Wandering Officiant

The Wandering Officiant

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Thomas Teasdale, aka Tommy and I'm a wedding officiant in the Central Illinois area. I enjoy unique ceremonies like candle lighting, sand pouring, handfasting and many more! If my services interest you, you can email me to schedule a free consultation! Thank you!

As a wedding officiant, I believe all weddings are special and unique. It's up to me to provide a knowledgeable and fun experience for the couple no matter if it's a micro/elopement wedding or a wedding with 500 guests and everything custom from the vows to the ceremony.

In three words: Empathetic, Flexible, Fun

Services

Ceremony types

  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Pagan
  • Spiritual
  • Wiccan

The Wandering Officiant packages

Unity ceremony

Description

This is an additional service I offer on top of the wedding ceremony. This can include handfasting, candle lighting, sand pouring, stone oathing and many more options!

What’s included
  • This is an add on feature!

Elopement

Description

This is a simple ceremony where the couple meet me or I meet them at an agreed location and have vows exchanged.(Location and price may very.) Optional: I have a bose speaker that can play music during the ceremony. This is no extra charge.

Reviews

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3 reviews

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    Lizzy

    •Apr 4

    Client

    The Wondering Officiant was kind, compassionate, thorough, detail-oriented, and punctual.

    Thomas Teasdale•Apr 4, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind review!

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    Madelene

    •Apr 2

    Amazing!

    From our first conversation with The Wandering Officiant, we knew we had found the right person to marry us. They responded to our emails quickly and were clear about what we needed to do to prepare for the ceremony. What really stood out was how thoughtfully they catered to both my Norse Pagan beliefs and our identities as a same-sex couple—they didn't just check boxes, they genuinely cared about getting the details right. The ceremony itself was beautiful and personal, with every word feeling intentional and meaningful for us. Their attention to detail showed that they had really listened to what mattered to us. We felt supported and celebrated on our wedding day, and we'd recommend them in a heartbeat.

    Thomas Teasdale•Apr 3, 2026

    Thank you for your kind and supportive words!

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    Virginia D.

    •Mar 31

    Excellent communication and preservation

    Working with Thomas at The Wandering Officiant was a fantastic experience from start to finish. His communication style is clear and responsive, and he stayed attentive throughout the entire planning process with thoughtful follow-ups. What really impressed us was his meticulous approach to ceremony details—he captured both the significant moments and subtle touches that made our day feel personal. Thomas is genuinely easy to work with and has a gift for adapting to your vision while keeping things competitively priced. He understood our vibe and brought that energy into the ceremony itself. I'd highly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about getting it right.

    Thomas Teasdale•Apr 3, 2026

    Thank you for sharing your experience!